Whitechapel - The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct092015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/
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The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197338#Comment_1973382009-10-27T06:44:49-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Perks of the trade: today I received review copies of Jeff Vandermeer's novel FINCH and Bob Fingerman's novel PARIAH. And apparently the new Moon Wiring Club album is on its way to me. Every time ...
This is sort of the work that message boards used to do. Message boards are how I know Fraction, for instance, and Brubaker, and, god, a shitload of other people. (Though, oddly, not Gillen and Rossignol -- I first met them when they came to interview me for a videogame magazine. I think it was strange days for both me and Rossignol when we found ourselves speaking at the same seminar at the Architecture Association earlier this year.)

(Though maybe no less strange than being broadcast on the net when I spoke. Though I did make Ariana jump by saying hello to her on the video internets.)

Vague point being: message boards were the point of connection. And Whitechapel's been no different: not for me, but for you. Hell, we already have our first married couple that met through Whitechapel. (WEF generated several, including Matt Fraction and Kelly Sue DeConnick.) And a PDF-based comics "evangelism" project launched by Ali Pulling (Oddcult). And there were Rotor-style projects, and god knows what else that I've missed or forgotten.

I'm not saying trawl Whitechapel for hook-ups. (Frankly, I have first dibs on that.) I'm saying: keep talking. Keep making things.

John Robb, on Global Guerrillas, answered a FAQ the other day, that FAQ being something along the lines of "how can I plan to survive an uncertain future?" And his answer boiled down to "make things." If he'd been Matt Jones, he would have said GET EXCITED AND MAKE THINGS. The point is the same.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197349#Comment_1973492009-10-27T09:14:37-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00RenThinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155
Warren Ellis - Love Swami* with prime noctis intent?
*blame taphead for the Love Swami title, we were discussing the marriage in the chatroom
*blame taphead for the Love Swami title, we were discussing the marriage in the chatroom]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197351#Comment_1973512009-10-27T09:18:21-05:002009-10-27T17:22:47-05:00Jesshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1922
Oddcult is Pulling? Heh, I should maybe stop picking on his Crypto stuff so much.
WEFers used to meet up a lot in real life to do stuff that wasn't always comic related, too. We went on picnics, ...
WEFers used to meet up a lot in real life to do stuff that wasn't always comic related, too. We went on picnics, to bars, to political events, etc. But it's because we talked about those things on the forum that we realized we had similar interests, or that we wanted to try something new with someone more seasoned. Whitechapel is a bit more organized, but a less willing to engage in discussions where people might disagree with each other. On the WEF, I think the individual "Around the Net" posts would have each had their own thread (which was a spammy nightmare, seriously -- kudos to Ariana), but maybe there would also be a couple of really intense threads that talked about the world outside (not just comics) and we'd argue with each other. We were still friends by the end of the day, for the most part. But it was good for me, and I think good for a lot of us who were still young at the time, because it forced us to think about a lot of things I don't otherwise think we would have thought about. I'm still friends with a lot of people from that forum.

And so I'm not strictly being nostalgic, I'd just like to say that I've met some lovely people on here. :)]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197353#Comment_1973532009-10-27T09:35:07-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00tapheadhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2284
@RenThing: I think LOVE SWAMI is a title Warren has used to describe himself...
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197356#Comment_1973562009-10-27T09:48:26-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Fanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6919
"how can I plan to survive an uncertain future?" And his answer boiled down to "make things."
Maybe (I hope) it could be apropos to mention here, on a tangent, Poorcraft: A ...
"how can I plan to survive an uncertain future?" And his answer boiled down to "make things."

The author said that one of her FAQs is something along the lines of "I couldn't afford to write comics", and apparently this is to help to address that.

It's an example of someone making something; and you (someone) might find it interesting, help to enable you to start to make things (written by a comic-book writer, in Chicago I think).]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197366#Comment_1973662009-10-27T10:26:40-05:002009-10-27T10:28:07-05:00helloMullerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=560
Can't agree more. I built my whole 'career' by being online at the right time and dropping in the right thread on forums and networks in general.
(Edit: OK, I'm exaggerating a bit, but if it ...
(Edit: OK, I'm exaggerating a bit, but if it wasn't for forums I wouldn't have bumped into Liam, Rantz and Ivan to name just a few)]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197377#Comment_1973772009-10-27T11:07:02-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Andre Navarrohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1561
To say this forum became a vital part of my life would be a severe understatement. I've met a great number of friends here, only one of which turned out to be insane, and started several projects I ...
one of which turned out to be insane, and started several projects I wouldn't have otherwise. This is a fun and intelligent place. Thanks for that.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197379#Comment_1973792009-10-27T11:18:53-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00RenThinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155
@Andre
*nod* I can't agree with you more.
*nod* I can't agree with you more.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197385#Comment_1973852009-10-27T12:04:35-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00redexhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4641
I feel slightly guilty for neglecting this place because the people here are awesome but my home stomping ground is LJ. I definitely still appreciate the sentiment, though. Were there really social ...
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197386#Comment_1973862009-10-27T12:13:51-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
LJ? You must be one of the last few breeding pairs sheltering there.
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197387#Comment_1973872009-10-27T12:15:12-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Flabyohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1306
I still use LJ, but it's mainly as a place to speak at so that I can get things off my brain without boring people on forums to death. But as a community portal it's a bit behind the curve these days.
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197388#Comment_1973882009-10-27T12:28:51-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00RenThinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155
@Warren
*points to profile and the LJ blog therein* There's more than you think but I think we are a dying breed.
*points to profile and the LJ blog therein* There's more than you think but I think we are a dying breed.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197390#Comment_1973902009-10-27T12:34:05-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00icelandbobhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5250
Nah this forum is definitely one of the more interesting places to interact and think for me. The number of times i´ve astounded friends into stupefied silence this year with ideas of planet ...
Also thanks to Warren and the rest of the Whitechapel cohorts, my cultural antennae has seriously gone haywire in 2009 in terms of film, print and especially music. And because of this It´s given me the impetuous to get off my ass and start writing again.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197391#Comment_1973912009-10-27T12:34:14-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Jay Kayhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=814
Yeah, from what I've seen, LJ is good for collecting blog entries, but as a comm most people, including myself, seem to have lost interest.
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197394#Comment_1973942009-10-27T12:43:42-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00halcyondayhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2864
What @redex says, right down to the LJ.
Although, I do split my time between LJ and twitter at the moment and LJ is mostly locked down and used to keep up with the friends I know on LJ. It's also ...
Although, I do split my time between LJ and twitter at the moment and LJ is mostly locked down and used to keep up with the friends I know on LJ. It's also still the main method of communication for my end of the beast fandom (well, LJ and the swiftly surpassing the original source code LJ-clone, Dreamwidth) when I'm actually interacting with fandom.

I do check in here frequently because it's generally fascinating and I like the people, although for awhile there I was in read only mode only. I owe a lot of my social development and general comfort with self-levels to communities online, originally mailing lists but forums and blogs as they came played a significant part as well.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197396#Comment_1973962009-10-27T12:45:51-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Jay Kayhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=814
@redex Yeah, from what I'm seeing, Dreamwidth looks like it'll work a lot better. If I get an invite code for that I'll probably dump my LJ stuff and settle there.
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197399#Comment_1973992009-10-27T12:56:30-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
There's the best part of 2000 people in read-only mode here every day, so, you know, don't worry about it...
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197401#Comment_1974012009-10-27T13:00:34-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00keyofsilencehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7294
I've kept my LJ since 2001. I was a 14-year-old 'goth' at the start of it. I was laaaame. Nowadays I barely use it though. I only keep it out of habit, and don't delete it because it's interesting to ...
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197402#Comment_1974022009-10-27T13:05:50-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Angela Hunthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=195
*nodnod*
If not for the Engine, I wouldn't have been able to follow my art to Italy. And this place has been incredible for keeping up on what's out in the virtual world.
So even if I don't ...
If not for the Engine, I wouldn't have been able to follow my art to Italy. And this place has been incredible for keeping up on what's out in the virtual world.

So even if I don't post often, thanks again for hosting, Warren.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197405#Comment_1974052009-10-27T13:10:52-05:002009-10-27T13:17:28-05:00halcyondayhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2864
@darkknightjared - I have dreamwidth invite codes going spare - drop me an email at meg[at]intergalactic[dot]nu and I'll send one your way.
(duplicate word was..er..duplicate.)
(duplicate word was..er..duplicate.)]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197420#Comment_1974202009-10-27T14:16:24-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Oddculthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=214
Just a thought - can we get Riotclitshave on here somehow? If that could happen, I think I'd ditch livejournal for good.
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197421#Comment_1974212009-10-27T14:18:38-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00RenThinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155
@Oddcult
theweaselking too
theweaselking too]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197427#Comment_1974272009-10-27T14:49:47-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Just a thought - can we get Riotclitshave on here somehow? If that could happen, I think I'd ditch livejournal for good.
I'd have to ask her, and I think it'd probably fuck her hosting anyway... I ...
Just a thought - can we get Riotclitshave on here somehow? If that could happen, I think I'd ditch livejournal for good.

I'd have to ask her, and I think it'd probably fuck her hosting anyway... I just put her in my RSS reader...]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197449#Comment_1974492009-10-27T15:51:01-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Audley Strangehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4475
Yeah this is the only forum I come to these days since it seems to be the only one I've visited where people still have a modicum of intelligence and civility after the first 6 months. Plus it's been ...
The weekly comic is pretty good too.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197456#Comment_1974562009-10-27T16:18:03-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00RenThinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155
@Audley Strange
Yeah this is the only forum I come to these days since it seems to be the only one I've visited where people still have a modicum of intelligence and civility after the first 6 ...
Yeah this is the only forum I come to these days since it seems to be the only one I've visited where people still have a modicum of intelligence and civility after the first 6 months.

It helps that Warren and Ariana liberally eel those people who don't behave. I think the judicious thread pruning is also probably a positive factor.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197468#Comment_1974682009-10-27T16:34:41-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00mister hexhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4411
Hello, first-time message board user ... at least, Whitechapel was where I learned to behave on a message board. I'll be the first to admit I'm an arsehole sometimes but I at least like to think ...
So ... Warren actually DOESN'T hate us? Or at least, Everyone But Me?*

*I have never been arse-eeled and have no desire to begin.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197469#Comment_1974692009-10-27T16:35:41-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
CIVILITY THROUGH EELTERROR
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197470#Comment_1974702009-10-27T16:37:30-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Jesshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1922
Until someone develops an eel fetish.
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197473#Comment_1974732009-10-27T16:39:46-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Frekkyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6896
Over the years I have been/am currently a member of a number of active online communities. Starting with usenet groups moving on to mailing lists and into discussion boards. These groups have been ...
It has been my experience that the most successful and active communities where those which encouraged on and off board collaboration, interaction, and experiences. Whitechapel is tops in this. I've never met another WC'er in the meatworld but in my short time here I have seen pictures of dozens (hundreds?), received a great mix CD from halfway around the world, discussed food and cooking, comics, photography, books, and random internet crazyness. My experience with Whitechapel extends beyond this site as I've now added two or three dozen WC'ers to those I follow on tumblr and twitter. I'm pretty sure a good portion of my holiday shopping will be coming from people who've posted in the etsy thread. One thing that has me checking back throughout the day is the level of respect that is shown here. People from all walks of life post here and it never degrades to pissing contests (thanks to Warren and Ariana for keeping the douchenozzle population low)This place encourages discussion, collaboration and creativity. I'm glad it's here and now I'll stop with the rambling.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197475#Comment_1974752009-10-27T16:41:16-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00RenThinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155
@warren
Slogan for next week's merch? I dig it
@Jess
Damn it. That's twice I've let my guard down and my brain bleach is at home.
Slogan for next week's merch? I dig it

@Jess

Damn it. That's twice I've let my guard down and my brain bleach is at home.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197490#Comment_1974902009-10-27T17:03:34-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Audley Strangehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4475
@ warrenellis.
I think Renthings right."Civility through Eelterror" would be a phenomenal slogan.
I think Renthings right."Civility through Eelterror" would be a phenomenal slogan.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197495#Comment_1974952009-10-27T17:09:53-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00mister hexhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4411
@ Warren- CIVILITY THROUGH EELTERROR
May I Third The Vote? In this clearly unsolicited testimonial.
CIVILITY THROUGH EELTERROR

May I Third The Vote? In this clearly unsolicited testimonial.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197498#Comment_1974982009-10-27T17:19:58-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00razrangelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2075
Whitechapel is the perfect example of a working benevolent dictatorship.
I've written this before, likely on a SNOM whilst singing Warren's praises, but I am grateful for this comm, for the work ...
I've written this before, likely on a SNOM whilst singing Warren's praises, but I am grateful for this comm, for the work that Warren has put into the world and thus for the opportunity to (virtually) personally give him my thanks and I'm happy to do it again. People doing stuff via Whitechapel, or simply using it as a medium to let us all know what they're up to offer me a lot of inspiration and when I've had projects going it was a thrill to report it here, like an actual, for reals, artist.

Even on days like today, when I feel like I've been steamrolled by life and I have no energy for anything, let alone being creative, pulling open WC offers a tiny bit of light. I don't have my closest friends here and that may be good because I can get tired of them and they of me, and I don't have such strangers that we have nothing in common here (obviously!). We're acquainted well enough that whenever I've been to a meetup (NYC FTW!) I didn't feel like a fake trying to pretend like I belonged and, moreover, like I didn't need to chew through our mutual baggage before getting to know each other.

Thanks again, Warren.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197505#Comment_1975052009-10-27T18:09:07-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00JP Valdecantoshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=603
Me like it in here cuz I can jump from tall buildings to other tall buildings an' kick zum ass like in them chinese moo-bees!!
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197510#Comment_1975102009-10-27T18:19:09-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00JP Valdecantoshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=603
Nah, seriously, though I almost spend all my time in read-only mode, I'd have to quote icelandbob; Though I'm still a youngster somehow, I can still remember those good ol' days back in The Engine: ...
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197512#Comment_1975122009-10-27T18:27:41-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Boga_http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6871
Since I couldn't find the topic (if there even is one), I'll take the opportunity to say that DO ANYTHING 022 is the nicest thing I've read all month.
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197521#Comment_1975212009-10-27T19:25:42-05:002009-10-27T19:26:53-05:00redexhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4641
Belatedly, but yes, I have a small close community of friends, mostly built up through previous interaction on a tiny writing/fandom forum and more currently aggregated through text-based ...
And then on top of these I mod my university program's student society webpage, which has been around since the early 90s and hasn't changed much since then. There's a 'chatbook' that is like pre-facebook with names/pictures/contact info of everyone in the program, a 'forum' which is just a twitter-esque name+textfield arranged by date posting area, and then an anonymous forum called 'chat' which is like 4chan complete with injokes but with more manners. There isn't actually much modding involved, other than fixing giant pictures that break the layout and so on.

So Whitechapel is pretty far down the list when it comes to social things I need to check every day, though I'm trying to make more of an effort because the people here are lovely and I always find my eyes opened (whether in a good way or a 'hand me the brainbleach' way) to something new.

I'll admit, it took me months to get up the courage to create an account and once I did I didn't comment at all for a long time, you guys are definitely the cool kids of the internet.

[Sorry for the tl;dr, jeezus I am longwinded. THAT is why I'm on LJ, tbh.]

edited to say: I love how the "Post Comment" button turns into "Wait" while the page is loading. Some people just never learn that pressing things twice doesn't make them go faster...]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197526#Comment_1975262009-10-27T20:17:10-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Rootfireemberhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1551
Clicking twice works in the same way that lines painted on cars make them gofaster!
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197530#Comment_1975302009-10-27T20:34:34-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00StefanJhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961
razangel notes: Even on days like today, when I feel like I've been steamrolled by life and I have no energy for anything, let alone being creative, pulling open WC offers a tiny bit of ...
Even on days like today, when I feel like I've been steamrolled by life and I have no energy for anything, let alone being creative, pulling open WC offers a tiny bit of light.

Hey, nicely put. Ditto.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197533#Comment_1975332009-10-27T20:40:19-05:002009-10-27T20:43:33-05:00Lanihttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3573
Whitechapel gives me my art-fix. Being in school means I'm usually in left-brain mode 24/7, so it's really nice to feed the right brain with all the ambient creativity floating around here to ...
*As in, both intelligent and artsy...actually, I haven't really met any artsy people yet...]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197544#Comment_1975442009-10-27T22:49:39-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00cdthomashttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5597
I was raised on ECHO, which is still commandline, but right here's mighty civilized; that's damn hard work to do, day in day out.
I still connect with them, but many of us straddle FB, so we can ...
I still connect with them, but many of us straddle FB, so we can see pics of the kids without outside links.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197545#Comment_1975452009-10-27T22:56:01-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00teasmaidhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3689
I am also mostly here in reader mode. I find the forum inspiring, hilarious and occasionally stomach turning. Living in a suburb of a regional city in Australia and interacting with almost no-one ...
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197575#Comment_1975752009-10-28T02:38:52-05:002009-10-28T02:43:37-05:00Brent Wilcoxhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1653
I have fun with Whitechapel. Glad it's here. I really appreciate the range of tastes and talents around here. I knew about The Engine, but never got around to logging on. Once upon a time, I was ...
This is also an excellent antidote for nine-hour days spent languishing in cubicle capitalism.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197579#Comment_1975792009-10-28T02:58:49-05:002009-10-28T02:59:04-05:00keyofsilencehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7294
I've avoided posting on forums like the plague until now, to be honest. I usually lurk on a forum before deciding to introduce myself and post, and this is the first I've come across where a flame ...
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197598#Comment_1975982009-10-28T06:56:31-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00rickiep00hhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2930
I think it probably goes without saying how much I appreciate this place. At least, given the sheer amount of time I spend here.
The two largest groups of people I keep in contact with through ...
The two largest groups of people I keep in contact with through Facebook and Twitter are people back home in Fargo, and people from WC. This place keeps me sane, it lets me vent, it lets me look at neat art, find new music, and interact directly with people I'd probably simply stammer at in real life. (I know Uncle Warren is, in fact, warm and cuddly in real life, but that wouldn't stop me from being at a loss to not look like a bigger idiot than I am in textspace.) (Jesus that sentence is a mess.) I walk the line near the eels now and then, but I'm generally smart enough to back off when I'm told.

The appeal is, I think, that we actually are such a diverse group of people. We don't have everything for everyone, but there's a little bit of something for most people. And I like that Warren and Ariana foster that environment. Let the people do what they want, unless they're being arseholes, in which case swoop in and mercilessly smite them.

I know that I'm not exactly one of the old guard here. I wasn't around for WEF or The Engine or any previous incarnation of this community and these people. But I've been around since Freakangels 0001, and it's been long enough that I don't think I'd be too opposed to hanging out with anyone, although I might not trust some of you shifty bastids. But I'd probably still drink with y'all. And perhaps engage in hijinks and shenanigans.

Anyway, enough with the love-in from me. There's no hugging in Whitechapel.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197605#Comment_1976052009-10-28T07:31:47-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Fauxhammerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=27
The best thing about Whitechapel is that it gets me off my ass and makes me work. Instead of siting around pulling my prick, I put my ass in the seat, I put my fingers on the keys, and I get to work, ...
And once I get my new komputorr, I'll be back lurking in the chatroom.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197615#Comment_1976152009-10-28T07:50:15-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00LBAhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=615
I started out message boarding in 2001 on a sports themed forum that has gone through several iterations and I'm still on there but mostly spend my time on the non-sports themed board.
However ...
However this is where I spend most of my time on the net when I want to experience a wide variety of people and opinions.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197624#Comment_1976242009-10-28T08:31:59-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00draxxxhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7339
I really don't "take advantage" of this forum as I should—when I say "take advantage," I don't mean I should "use it" in order to find several new best friends or ...
But though I am a slow learner, it doesn't hurt to try...]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197626#Comment_1976262009-10-28T08:43:13-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00brittanicahttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2296
I try to rein in my sappy love-musings for this place most of the time. I think this thread is just encouraging me...
While I do have a handful of friends out in the real world, THIS is where I've ...
While I do have a handful of friends out in the real world, THIS is where I've met most of the people I consider my friends. I did almost zero socializing on the internet before I discovered Whitechapel (and I don't even remember how; I think I was aware of it opening, but being too scared to even look for months), but now... I talk to quite a few Whitechapelers on Twitter, I've added some on Facebook... people I've never met outside a computer.I may be wrong, but I feel like coming out of my e-shell here has helped me be less nervous in the meatspace.I hope I'm right about that.I thank you all, especially Warren and Ariana.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197632#Comment_1976322009-10-28T09:45:01-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00celanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5337
@racingpenguins
I'm sorry you are in Tampa...I lived in the Sarasota/Bradenton area for 4 years while I went to grad school.
Worse years of my life. Happy to be back in liberal, atheist and artsy ...
I'm sorry you are in Tampa...I lived in the Sarasota/Bradenton area for 4 years while I went to grad school.Worse years of my life. Happy to be back in liberal, atheist and artsy Northern California. Best of luck.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197643#Comment_1976432009-10-28T10:16:40-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00RenThinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155
@Celan
*waves* Bay Area dweller here. Born in San Jose.
*waves* Bay Area dweller here. Born in San Jose.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197647#Comment_1976472009-10-28T10:31:52-05:002009-10-28T10:32:13-05:00Lanihttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3573
@celan - Heh, thanks for the sympathy. I haven't been here long, but it's been a hard transition leaving Austin to come here. Sigh...
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197704#Comment_1977042009-10-28T15:26:38-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00celanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5337
@RenThing
I'm in the Northbay but I know some cool peeps from the Southbay. Nearest Whitechapelers to me are in San Francisco (one hour away, sigh).
@racingpenguins
The culture shock was intense ...
I'm in the Northbay but I know some cool peeps from the Southbay. Nearest Whitechapelers to me are in San Francisco (one hour away, sigh).

@racingpenguinsThe culture shock was intense for me...I'm still recovering. And drying out (I don't miss the humidity).]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197715#Comment_1977152009-10-28T16:56:31-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00RenThinghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=155
@Celan
There's one or two down this way but I haven't met them.
There's one or two down this way but I haven't met them.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197749#Comment_1977492009-10-28T20:29:40-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
I'll toss in my two cents:
These forums keep me honest; because when I've been involved with other art-based online communities, they've been either echo chambers or traps waiting to be sprung for ...
These forums keep me honest; because when I've been involved with other art-based online communities, they've been either echo chambers or traps waiting to be sprung for someone who steps wrong. While I do get a lot of praise and encouragement here for the art I do, I've also gotten told to shut up, fly straight and follow rules, which honestly all came at the right times. The key is that what I get from the community of creatives that hang out here is not just mindless ass-kissing, but people really hungry for what's best. My first exposure to all this was The Engine, and I like what this has been allowed to become over time as well. But hands down, it's forced me to produce better art, better thinking and better reach for things I had no idea I wanted to know more about.

Thanks for that; it's a rare treat.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197770#Comment_1977702009-10-29T00:19:17-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00howyadoinhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1675
Vague point being: message boards were the point of connection. And Whitechapel's been no different: not for me, but for you. Hell, we already have our first married couple that met through ...
Vague point being: message boards were the point of connection. And Whitechapel's been no different: not for me, but for you. Hell, we already have our first married couple that met through Whitechapel.That stuff always tickles my fancy at least a little. I know a whole slew of couples who met through CBR, and two of them have even reproduced.

Oddly, the son from the second union bears a striking resemblance to Jonah Weiland.]]>
The Starry Wisdom Of Warren 27oct09http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=7081&Focus=197771#Comment_1977712009-10-29T00:20:16-05:002015-03-03T12:56:57-06:00howyadoinhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1675
when I've been involved with other art-based online communities, they've been either echo chambers or traps waiting to be sprung for someone who steps wrong.Oh, fuck. Don't even get me started. I'd ...
when I've been involved with other art-based online communities, they've been either echo chambers or traps waiting to be sprung for someone who steps wrong.Oh, fuck. Don't even get me started. I'd be way too tempted to name names and sites.]]>